Marvin Sperle Obituary
Marvin Leon Sperle, 83, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK, from injuries sustained on the farm while working cattle. He was born on September 6, 1941, to Otto and Lenora (Klein) Sperle, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Marvin grew up in Cordell, graduating from Cordell High School in 1959. He married Dorothy Wortham and to this union was born three children: Lori, Sherry, and Terry. Marvin married the love of his life, Carol Reimer on December 12, 1981, in Edmond, Oklahoma. They were happily married 43 years, before his passing. Marvin worked as a farmer for many years and also did brickwork for a time. He was a faithful member of the Peace Lutheran Church for all his life. Marvin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include:
Wife: Carol Sperle, Cordell, OK
Children: Lori J. Sperle Henderson, Cordell, OK
Sherry L. Sperle Ernst and husband Conley, Cordell, OK
Terry Leon Sperle and wife Monna, Mountain View, OK
Stepchildren: Brad Klaassen and wife Phyllis, OKC, OK
Lynn Klaassen and wife Becky, Langley, OK
Grandchildren: Brooke Gatlin and husband Kyle, Cordell, OK
Zack Henderson and wife Holly, Mountain View, OK
Landon Taylor, Mountain View, OK
Nathan Fleck and wife Korie, Yukon, OK
Jordan Collier and husband Kyle, Edmond, OK
Courtney Allen and husband Blaine, Clinton, OK
Mariah Sperle, Chickasha, OK
Ashley Elafros and husband Mike, Edmond, OK
Rachel Klaassen, Houston, TX
Carson Elwell, Denver, CO
Angela Bartel and husband Kyle, Yukon, OK
Great-Grandchildren: Ella, Audrey, Kaylee, Lauren, Kentlee, Kayden, Brentley, Malia, Langston, Tegan, Olivia, Bryler, Everlee, and Jensyn Jo
Sisters: Juanita Lau, Cordell, OK
Dorothy Hoffman and husband Rex, Custer City, OK
Brother: Eddie Sperle and wife Jan, Bethany, OK
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Grandson Ryan Sperle, Sister Lorena Francis, Brother-In-Law Donald Lau, Niece Diana Sperle Turinetti, Nephews Johnny Lau and Jesse Bowdre
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marvin's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or the Peace Lutheran Church.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025
Peace Lutheran Church
Bessie, OK
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Interment: Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Bessie, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Cordell, OK
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